Knoxville, Tennessee DUI Penalties Attorney

The penalties for a DUI conviction are severe in the state of Tennessee. If convicted, you face fines, loss of your license, or even jail. Additionally, your insurance premiums will increase substantially, you could lose your job if your employer refuses to allow you time off to serve a jail sentence, and you may have to install an ignition interlock device on your car. At the law office of Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law, we advise and represent people arrested for drunk driving.

Regardless of whether you have multiple DUI convictions or have been arrested for DUI for the first time, contact DUI defense lawyer Patrick L. Looper today to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.

DUI Penalties in the State of Tennessee

While each case is different and depended on the discretion of the judge, if convicted for DUI in the state of Tennessee, you face the following kinds of penalties:

First DUI: fines are $350 - $1,500, 48 hours to 1 year in jail, revocation of your license for 1 year, may be ordered to install ignition interlock device at a minimum cost of $810 a year, and enrollment in drug or alcohol program if the judge so orders.
Second DUI within 10 years of First DUI: a mandatory fine between $600 and $3,500, 45 days to 1 year in jail, license revocation for 2 years - restricted license available only after first year of revocation, DUI school mandatory, vehicle may be seized, and you may be ordered to install an ignition interlock device.
Third DUI within 10 years of First DUI: mandatory fines between $1,100 and $10,000, 120 days to 1 year in jail, license revocation between 3 and 10 years with no allowance for a restricted license, possible vehicle seizure, and installation of ignition interlock device at the discretion of the judge.
Felony DUI - four or more DUIs within 10 years of First DUI: a mandatory fine between $3,000 and $15,000, 1 year in jail with a minimum of 150 consecutive days served, license revocation for 5 years with no allowance for a restricted license, vehicle subject to seizure, and mandatory DUI school.

Some of these DUI penalties can be increased if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .20 or higher, have a minor in the car with you at the time of your DUI arrest, or cause an accident that involves injuries or fatalities.

Contact DUI Defense Attorney Patrick L. Looper Today

If you've been arrested for DUI, there are a number of issues to consider: was the field sobriety test conducted correctly? Did the officer have reasonable suspicion to stop your car? Was the blood or breathalyzer test tainted?

To learn how we can help you fight the DUI charge against you, contact DUI penalties lawyer Patrick L. Looper today.